What steps should I take if my Windows 8 printer setup doesn’t show available printers?
Check that you are not attempting to print from a conventional desktop application, as the Charm bar will display 'Nothing can be sent from the desktop.' Use the Add Printer Wizard or Desktop Start Search menu instead.
From the official HP Universal Print Driver Series For Windows manual, page 6
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Why won't my printer show up in Windows 8 print settings?
Check that you are not attempting to print from a conventional desktop application, as the Charm bar will display 'Nothing can be sent from the desktop.' Use the Add Printer Wizard or Desktop Start Search menu instead.
Why can't I print from desktop applications in Windows 8?
Check that you are not attempting to print from a conventional desktop application, as the Charm bar will display 'Nothing can be sent from the desktop.' Use the Add Printer Wizard or Desktop Start Search menu instead.
What should I do if printers aren't appearing when I try to print in Windows 8?
Check that you are not attempting to print from a conventional desktop application, as the Charm bar will display 'Nothing can be sent from the desktop.' Use the Add Printer Wizard or Desktop Start Search menu instead.
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